Pastors | Saint Anthony's Church | Shrine | Jubilee 2000 Prayers | Bulletin | Saints | Links | Photo Gallery
Trinity Sunday May 18th, 2008
Gospel: Matthew 28: 16 – 20 Readings: Romans 11: 25 – 36
This Sunday of the Pentecost Season reflects the Sacrament of Baptism which is related to the Trinity: “Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
God’s salvation came for the Jews and the pagan as well. The role of the Father is obvious in the Old Testament.
The role of the Son and that of the Holy Spirit is cleared in the New Testament. Jesus’ appearance to his disciples after his resurrection indicates that his mission is for the Jews and everyone else.
Jesus’ mission started in Galilee and also in the whole universal Church, represented in the twelve disciples through the Risen Lord.
Jesus gave his disciples the same mission the Father gave him, revealing to them the mystery of the Living Holy Trinity and confirming what was spoken by the Prophets.
Collection Last week’s Collection: $ 990.18 Fund Raising Goal: $ 250.000.00
$ 8,422.23: Total Received (After loan payment)
For the next phase of our plan.
Please Remember St. Anthony's Church In Your Will.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Masses & Celebrations during the week:
Sunday. May 18th, 2008
Trinity Sunday
أحد الثالوث الأقدس9:30AM: Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jabbour)
11:00AM: Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Monday, May 19th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Joseph.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
5:30PM: Rosary & Litany.
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Third Sunday of the Pentecost Season
الأحد الثالث من زمن العنصرة9:30AM: Available. Call 322-2282 to book.
11:00AM: Antonios Youssef (6 Mths. Mem. Mass) (Family)
1:00PM: Baptism: Nathan Joseph Boutros.
2:00PM: Antonio Joseph Ibrahim.
This Weeks News & Events
World Youth Day July 16 – 20, 2008 in Montreal. 17 years of age or older. If you interested or for more information, call Danny Jraige at (519)816-5321 or Samia Abbas at (519) 326-1748.
Bingo: Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 @ 12:00PM & 6:00PM.
Knights of Columbus News:
- May 17 – 19, 2008: State Convention in Toronto May 17 through May 19.
- May 20, 2008: General Meeting at Church Hall 7PM.
- May 21, 2008: St. Anthony’s Council Euchre Game at the Lebanese Club. Dinner at 7PM, Euchre at 8PM
- June 9, 2008: General Meeting for the purpose of Election of the Council Executives at 7PM. All members are encouraged to run for the 14 positions on council. All positions are available for nominations from the floor. Light snack, Pizza, appetizers and socializing to follow elections.
- June 25, 2008: Cardinal Carter Awards Night.
- Bursary: St. Anthony’s K of C 13797 will be awarding two bursaries this year to two different students, one from Cardinal Carter and one from any other school. Applications are available at Cardinal Carter and at St. Anthony’s Parish.
St. Peter’s Zajal Party: St. Peter’s Parish in Windsor presents a night of Zajal, featuring Fayez Al Moghrabi & Samir Abd Elnour, on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 9:30PM at St. Peter’s Church Hall, followed by an evening of dance.
Tickets are: $ 40.00 Adults, $ 20.00 for children under the age of 12. For information and for reservation, please call: (519) 992-3334. Proceeds go to St. Peter’s Maronite Church. All are welcome.
Our deepest sympathies to the Naim Family for the loss of Josephine Naim who passed away in Lebanon on May 4, 2008.
The Memorial Mass for the rest of her soul will be held at St. Peter’s Parish on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 at 11:30AM. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation to her family and relatives.
Women of the Vine Meeting: Are you hungry for the Lord and True Catholic Teaching? Join us for Mass, and then listen as Fr. Matt explains the International Eucharistic Congress, its origin and meaning for the Church in Canada and the World.
The Eucharistic Congress. Speaker: Fr. Matthew Kuchrski, on Thursday May 22nd, 2008 at Atonement Parish, 2940 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor, ON. Mass at 6:30PM followed by Guest Speaker.
St. Rita, Patron Saint of Impossible Case, May 22nd
St. Rita of Cascia, whose feast is celebrated on May 22nd, was born at Rocca Porena, Italy of elderly parents. Being along in years, they did not want to see their only child alone in life and so they opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry a man against her will at the age of 18 and soon twin boys were born to them.
After eighteen abusive years, her husband was killed in a brawl but not after Rita had converted him from his wicked ways. When her two sons died, a year after their father, Rita applied several times for admission into the Augustinian Convent at Cascia, but was refused each time, as its rule permitted only virgins.
Finally in 1413, she was allowed to enter where she remained steadfast to her faith. Upon hearing an ardent sermon about Christ’s passion, Rita prayed to God that he might share with her at least part of his pains. Slowly one of the thorns from the Crucifix was loosened, and implanted itself so deeply into Rita’s forehead that she fainted.
Her wound became putrid and fetid. She was banished to a small room far from the others’ rooms. There she remained cheerfully for 15 years while the wound grew steadily painful and made even sleep very difficult. At the moment of her death, with all the nuns surrounding her, the convent bell began to chime, the chord being pulled by a spiritual force. At the same time, the nuns realized a wonderful fragrance had filled the rooms.
Rita’s wound had healed and her face glowed with an eternal smile. Rita’s saintly remains, which were preserved so well, spread a sweet odour throughout the Church. She remained there for 38 years before being moved into the Church.
People still come to see her to this day. Rita trained herself to see everything with a view of eternity. Rita died on May 22nd, 1457. Her body, which has remained incorrupt, is venerated today in Cascia, and all over the world.
Saint Rita, patroness of impossible cases, pray for us.
Novena to Saint RitaO holy protector of these who are in greatest need, you who shine as a star of hope in the midst of darkness, blessed Saint Rita, bright mirror of God’s grace, in patience and fortitude you are a model of all the states of life.
I unite my will with the will of God through the merits of my Saviour Jesus and through the merits of the Holy Virgin Mary and your own graces and virtues.
I ask you to obtain my earnest petition, provided it be for the greater glory of God and my own sanctification.
O holy advocate, guide and purify my intention (Mention the Request), Saint Rita, advocate of the impossible, pray for us.
Pray 3 times: 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be.